Defect Description For Recall
The End Cap ConneCTIng The Heat Exchanger’S Core To The Engine Cooling System Could Rupture And Allow Hot Coolant To Escape Into The Passenger Compartment.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
JETTA
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
92V050000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
Effect Of Defect
The Coolant Escaping Into The Passenger Compartment Couldcontact The Driver’S Feet And Injure The Driver. Also, Steam From The Heatedliquid Will CloUD On The Window Surfaces And Impair The Driver’S Vision Andcould Result In A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Heater Core With An Improved Heater Core.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19840801
End Of Manufacture
19900101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
650000
Date Owners Notified
19920529
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19920414